Gamal El-Din welcomed the ambassador’s visit and said the
meeting reflects the Authority’s commitment to expanding international
cooperation and opening up to new markets to support the zone’s integration
across various industrial sectors and reinforce global supply chains. He
stressed the importance of strengthening economic and investment ties with
Latin American countries, particularly Panama.
The SCZone Chairman also reviewed investment opportunities
within the economic zone and highlighted its competitive advantages, including
its strategic location, its advanced infrastructure, and its integration
between ports and industrial areas. He noted that the Authority prioritises
cooperation in key sectors, especially maritime and logistics services, given
their central role in supporting the zone’s vision as a global trade and
logistics hub.
Isaza expressed his appreciation for the fruitful
discussions and underlined Panama’s interest in strengthening ties with the
SCZone and taking advantage of available opportunities. He said the Panama
Canal and the SCZone are both vital global trade hubs that could serve as a
model for integration across international supply chains.
The meeting is part of a series of promotional activities
organised by the SCZone with diplomatic missions and major international
companies and institutions to showcase investment opportunities and build
strategic partnerships in priority sectors.